Metro Transit is hiring a Deputy General Manager for Capital Programs

The Deputy General Manager for the Capital About Metro Transit Programs Division leads the four departments charged with expanding and maintaining a Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit 21st century transit system for the Twin Cities systems, employing more than 3,400 people, and metropolitan region. The Deputy General Manager providing nearly 80 million rides a year through an oversees the development and execution of major integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter capital projects. Metro Transit’s capital program trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, exceeds $3 billion and includes the $2 billion vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities. In 2016, extension of the METRO Green Line light rail Metro Transit was named System of the Year by line, multiple bus rapid transit projects and the American Public Transportation Association. construction and maintenance of public and support We at Metro Transit deliver environmentally facilities. The Deputy General Manager for Capital sustainable transportation choices that link people, Programs also oversees the asset management jobs and community conveniently, consistently department and Facilities Maintenance to ensure and safely. Our mission defines what we do and that Metro Transit is a good steward of public why we exist – and supports our region’s plan. We transit investments. believe that public transportation is essential to the Salary Range: $124,446 - $230,635. economic vitality, environmental stability and quality Starting salary depends on qualifications. of life in the Twin Cities region. Metro Transit is an operating division of the HOW TO APPLY Metropolitan Council, the regional government of the Twin Cities metro. For 50+ years, the Metropolitan • Position is open until filled – initial review to Council has fostered a metro area that is livable, begin February 28, 2020 prosperous, sustainable and equitable for all, • Apply online by submitting a cover letter and coordinating regional growth and planning, and resume to governmentjobs.com/careers/ providing essential services like transit and wastewater metrocouncil treatment. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal • For more information, contact Walt Joy at Opportunity Employer of people of color, members [email protected] or 612-349-7528. of native and indigenous communities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The job at a glance Basic qualifications • Provides leadership, strategic planning, policy • Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Business development and direction to the Metro Transit Management, Public Administration, Engineering Capital Programs Division. Leads, develops, or a related field. implements and coordinates strategies and policies • At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible pertaining to management of long-range programs related general management experience (planning, within the Capital Programs Division. finance, budgeting, etc.) • Provides executive management oversight, • At least five (5) years of experience involving monitoring and support to the four departments capital project management, leadership of multiple in the Capital Programs Division: Bus Rapid functions and responsible management experience Transit Projects, Engineering & Facilities, Transit including supervision, budget/financial development Systems Development (Light Rail Projects) and and management as well as strategic planning. Asset Management. This includes overseeing directors and staff responsible for developing and successfully adhering to capital projects schedules, capital funding schedules, facilities maintenance The ideal candidate and upkeep schedules and quality benchmarks. • A strategic leader with a strong record of successfully leading complex public works projects by building • Works closely with Capital Programs policymakers, effective internal and external partnerships. partners and external and internal stakeholders in the development and execution of plans • Strong communication and collaboration skills and projects. Fosters strong communication, that convey a sense of community and trust collaboration, understanding of respective within the organization to work together toward issues and perspectives and problem-solving a common vision. strategies involving Metro Transit capital programs. • A desire to serve through leadership that is focused Key policymakers and partners include the on the needs of team members and stakeholders to Metropolitan Council Chair and Council Members, give them the support they need to meet their goals. Transportation Advisory Board, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, • Previous senior leadership experience working in a Minnesota Department of Transportation, multi-agency public project office or environment Metropolitan Airports Commission, locally elected is desired. officials and other regional transit providers. • Works closely with Metro Transit leadership to develop and execute a strategic capital program We value our employees plan that supports the transit capital development We support our employees in growing their skills and maintenance needs and priorities of Metro and doing their best. We encourage them to Transit and the Metropolitan Council. balance their work commitments and their personal • Leads the Metro Transit capital budget review lives. And we offer generous benefits. team responsible for making final capital budget • Life insurance and • Employee recommendations to the General Manager. long-term disability development and • Oversees and participates in the development and • Minnesota state wellness programs administration of departmental annual budgets; retirement program • Free bus and rail pass approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, • Deferred compensation • Stable employment, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves program (retirement work-life balance, major expenditures and implements budgetary savings) possible flexible work adjustments as appropriate. • Paid time off (annual schedules and working • Oversees the approval of plans, specifications, leave, holidays, from home schedules reports and other documents submitted by vacation, sick leave) • Paid parental leave consultants and agency staff; and orders appropriate revisions.